The Princess Diaries

The novels are set in New York City rather than San Francisco and feature a significantly different family dynamic, as Mia's father remains alive and plays an active role throughout the series. Additionally, the books include a wider cast of characters and plot points that were omitted or altered for the screen.

While this volume introduces the central premise and characters, it is the start of a long-running series that follows Mia's growth over many years. The story evolves significantly across the subsequent novels, so readers looking for a complete arc will find the narrative continues well beyond this first entry.

The series has expanded over time to include various novellas, companion books, and a spin-off series titled From the Notebooks of a Middle School Princess, which focuses on Mia's younger half-sister.